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US Midterm Elections: Rising Living Costs Weaken Republican Candidates

Three weeks before the US midterm elections, rising living costs worry voters. An AP-NORC poll shows 65% blame Donald Trump, which could hurt Republicans. In New York, price hikes heavily impact households.


James Okonkwo
James Okonkwo
October 14, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Three weeks ahead of the United States midterm elections, the surge in living costs threatens the prospects of Republican candidates, according to RFI.

A recent poll by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that 65% of Americans believe the policies implemented by Donald Trump are directly responsible for this difficult economic situation.

In cities like New York, where inequalities are already pronounced, rising prices heavily affect many households, increasing public discontent ahead of the vote.

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